The worst 1992 Dodge RAM 1500 problems
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Recalls 1
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable
- What is wrong
- The parking brake cable springs are too long, which can cause full compression of the return spring before full engagement of the brake pads to the drum when the parking brake is applied. The amount of force applied between the pads and the drum may also decrease with rear pad wear and such deterioration would not be evident to the vehicle operator during parking brake application.
- Risk
- The parking brake may not be fully engaged when thevehicle operator has applied the parking brake lever. This could result inunintended vehicle rollaway.
- Remedy
- Replace the defective parking brake cable with a cable assembly that has the proper length spring.
Recall number 92V035000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Poor brake performance
There is no summary currently available
PE93054
Master cylinder failure
There is no summary currently available
EA92045
Master cylinder failure
There is no summary currently available
PE92072
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Dodge RAM 1500 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1992 Dodge RAM 1500 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4‑cyl | RWD | 17 | 21-22 | 19 |
| 5.2L 8‑cyl | RWD | 11 | 15 | 13 |
| 5.2L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 10-11 | 12-15 | 11-12 |
| 5.9L 8‑cyl | RWD | 10 | 13 | 11 |
| 5.9L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 8-10 | 12 | 10-11 |
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Questions about the 1992 Dodge RAM 1500
Is the 1992 Dodge RAM 1500 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1992 Dodge RAM 1500.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Dodge RAM 1500?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1992 Dodge RAM 1500 have?
1 recall, covering parking brake.
What gas mileage does the 1992 Dodge RAM 1500 get?
Official estimates for the 1992 Dodge RAM 1500 range from 10 to 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.4L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 17 city and 21-22 highway.
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